There are no jaguars in South Africa. The nearest populations of the species are found in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
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Are there black jaguars in South America?
The question of whether there are black jaguars in South America has been a subject of debate for years. While many people believe black jaguars exist in the rainforests of South America, others claim they are just a myth. There have been no confirmed sightings of black jaguars in South America. The only confirmed sighting to date is one in the U.S., which was caught on film by a wildlife photographer and later identified as a melanistic leopard not native to North or South America.
Are there jaguars in Africa?
No, there are no jaguars in Africa. The closest relative of the jaguar is the leopard.
